leave out
Britishverb
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to cause to remain in the open
you can leave your car out tonight
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to omit or exclude
Example Sentences
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So the frightening headlines about declining bond prices leave out the opportunities for income-seeking investors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Matthew Upson: In the time Carrick was there, from January onwards, United showed they are definitely top-four material, and they are the ones I found it hardest to leave out.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Unfortunately, one of the people who paid the ultimate price in this feud is Anna’s coworker, whom she couldn’t leave out of her personal problems.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
So much of this stuff goes back to that history, which we constantly leave out.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
Essentially, my job was to make sure they didn’t do anything to threaten security, such as drop tools to inmates or leave out dangerous equipment.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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